Position at the National Trust

Territory Conservator, South
National Trust
Polesden Lacey or elsewhere within South Territory
UKP29,987-35,118

Territory South (5 days per week)

The National Trust believes passionately in conserving the historic
interest and natural beauty of our environment, whilst encouraging
people to enjoy and learn about it.  The Trust has a vacancy for the
post of Territory Conservator South, who leads and manages five
Conservators based in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Anglia,
Hampshire and Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey, East and
West Sussex.  This role is a stimulating and challenging opportunity
to ensure the delivery of a professional conservation service to the
Territory.

A 4 day/week portfolio of houses accompanies the post, to which the
successful candidate will provide advice and professional expertise
on preventive and remedial conservation of collections and historic
interiors. This includes training staff, setting and auditing
conservation standards, and managing conservation programmes, to
enable sustainable access.

Applicants must have a good first degree and a recognised
conservation qualification. ACR status is highly desirable. You will
have at least five years' practical experience of working as a
Conservator. You will have proved your ability to manage people, as
well as possessing excellent communication, team working,
organisational, planning and IT skills. The ability to promote the
interests of conservation is also required, and you will be able to
train, motivate and develop staff at all levels. A driving license
is also required.

Please find full details and apply online at
<URL:http://www.ntjobs.org.uk>. Alternatively, to request an
application form, you can email: recruitmentenquiries [at]
nationaltrust_org_uk or send an A4 SAE (60p) to

    The National Trust
    HRSC Reference
    Rowan
    Kembrey Park
    Swindon SN2 8YL

Closing date:  July 8, 2005
Interview date: July 29, 2005 (at Polesden Lacey, Surrey)

Committed to equal opportunities
Registered Charity No. 205846

Katy Lithgow
Head Conservator
The National Trust
33 Sheep Street
Cirencester GL7 1RQ
+44 1285 884763 (until July 4, 2005)

The National Trust
Heelis
Kemble Drive
Swindon
Wilts SN2 2NA
+44 870 242 6620 (after July 4, 2005)


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